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BP05 WMJ

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,929 mi
Last recorded150,929 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 WMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 150,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 150,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 134,230 miles

aux drive belt loose/flapping noisy

brake pads worn thin n/s/r + disc discoloured as if brake has been binding

front brakes 23% imbalance, limit 25%

n/s/f ball joint giving lift/showing play but not excessive

o/s/f outer face, brake disc heavily scored

r/n/s tyre at min 1.6mm limit

Fail 12 Feb 2014 134,225 miles

Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

aux drive belt loose/flapping noisy

brake pads worn thin n/s/r + disc discoloured as if brake has been binding

front brakes 23% imbalance, limit 25%

n/s/f ball joint giving lift/showing play but not excessive

o/s/f outer face, brake disc heavily scored

r/n/s tyre at min 1.6mm limit

Pass 7 Feb 2013 115,015 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Fail 4 Feb 2013

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 5 Oct 2011 94,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,260 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 81,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 57,676 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 57,660 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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BP05 WMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 122,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP05 WMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BP05 WMJ registered?

BP05 WMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is BP05 WMJ safe to buy?

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